NOVEMBER 3, 2018
12pm-9pm

Free Live Music Festival with Food and Fun Take Over the Parks and Porches of Historic Springfield in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PorchFest?

PorchFest is a free event held in Historic Springfield, a community just north of downtown Jacksonville, Florida on the first Saturday of November. During the afternoon, dozens of bands perform on porches throughout this beautiful neighborhood, followed by an evening concert in Klutho Park. Food trucks are plentiful and a variety of craft beer and wine is available for purchase. Proceeds of PorchFest support arts related activities in Jacksonville’s urban core.

Is PorchFest really free?

Yes – thanks to numerous sponsors we are able to present this event at no cost to our guests. We do pay all of our performers, so please consider purchasing a t-shirt and beverages to help support PorchFest. Donations are always welcome.

How do I know what bands are performing and where to find them?

We distribute free maps at our welcome tent, located near the corner of West Third and Silver Streets. A link to our 2018 map and performance schedule is here .

Is PorchFest walkable? And is it pet and child friendly?

Yes – our route is only a few blocks long, and the streets where bands are performing are closed to make this event especially pedestrian, bicycle, child and pet friendly. Friendly dogs on leashes are more than welcome, and we have partnered with Bark Pet Boutique to provide a dog comfort station on 3rd Street W in Klutho Park. We love kids and kids love PorchFest – all of our music is family friendly, and Klutho Park has plenty of room for a little running around and frisbee tossing.

PorchFest 2018 is presented by
Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council
with the help of our great sponsors

$10,000 – Platinum Sponsor

• Business name/logo listed on 2018 PorchFest advertising, signage, print materials, website and social media
• Business name/logo listed on all promotional items, including t-shirt and poster
• 12 tickets to PorchFest Patrons Party
• 12 VIP passes which includes front-of-stage seating and Happy Hour with complimentary beer, wine and hors
d’oeuvres at the event
• Verbal recognition at evening concert
• 4 PorchFest swag bags including t-shirt and poster

$7,500 – Gold Sponsor

• Business name/logo listed on 2018 PorchFest advertising, signage, print materials, website and social media
• Business name/logo listed on all promotional items, including t-shirt and poster
• 10 tickets to PorchFest Patrons Party
• 10 VIP passes which includes front-of-stage seating and Happy Hour with complimentary beer, wine and hors
d’oeuvres at the event
• Verbal recognition in evening presentation
• 4 PorchFest swag bags including t-shirt and poster

About SPAR

Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated since 1974 to improving the quality of life in the Springfield Historic District. Proceeds of Jacksonville PorchFest benefit arts programming in the neighborhood.